Apex Classic Setup and Programming Guide v2.2
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arrow keys to choose the probe you wish to calibrate, press Select, then
use the up/down arrow keys to select the correct probe temperature, press
Select when done.
Web Interface: This option is not available from the Web Interface.
TEMPERATURE PROBE MAINTENANCE
Temperature probes do not need maintenance other than cleaning on an
infrequent basis. To clean the probe, gently brush the probe with a soft brush to
remove any debris. Rinse the probe in tap water. Soaking the probe in acids
(vinegar) solution is not typically needed but can be used to dissolve calcium
build up.
PH PROBE SETUP
A port to connect a pH probe is included on the Apex Base Module, Apex Lite
Base Module and on Probe Module 1. The ORP port on the Apex Base Module can
be configured as a second pH port if needed. Setup and configuration of these pH
ports and calibration of the connected probes is the same for all probes on the
system. The Base Module pH probe will be identified as “pH”, if the ORP port is
configured for pH, it will be identified as pH2, the pH probe(s) on the PX1000
Probe Expansion as “pHA”, “pHB” and so on, and probes on Apex Probe Module 1
(PM1) as “pHx3”, “pHx4” and so on.
The pH probe is connected to the port labeled “pH” on the base module. If using
the ORP port on the Apex Base Module for pH, or the port on Probe Module 1, the
probe will be connected to the port labeled “pH/ORP”. Push the BNC female
connector on to the male connector and turn ¼ turn clockwise to lock the
connector place. To remove the probe, turn ¼ turn counter clockwise and gently
pull the connector straight off the base module.
Remove the cap from the pH probe and discard the solution in the cap. All new
probes should be rinsed in clean tap water before placing in the aquarium. Place
the pH probe in an area with high flow that is continuously wet (not an overflow
that may drain dry, for example). Maintain a drip loop in the wire back to the
Apex Base or Probe Module.
WARNING: We do not recommend fully submerging the pH probe as this
will cause the probe to fail prematurely.
